2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 147:
RUSSIAN MENOLOGICAL AUGUST MOTHER OF GOD ICON
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Sold for: $275
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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RUSSIAN MENOLOGICAL AUGUST MOTHER OF GOD ICON
Russian Orthodox Menological icon for August month with twelve images of Mother of God. Mixed media painting: egg tempera, gesso, and levkas on wood board. Inscribed upper to the center. Each image is inscribed upper or lower to the center. The patron saints of each day standing next to each other, wearing garments respective to their position in the celestial hierarchy and bearing their attributes. Menology of August', dating back to the beginning of XVIII century and coming from orthodox Russian school of Yaroslavl. These icons called menologion yearly, are tables whose compositional graphic style derives from miniatures first collections portraying the life of saints. Russian Orthodox Religious Items and Collectibles.
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
